ACT1VATE: Addressing Emotional Distress to Improve Outcomes Among Diverse Adults With Type 1 Diabetes

Description

This research will compare a psychological intervention ("ACT1VATE") versus diabetes self-management education and support (DSME/S; usual care) in improving clinical, behavioral, psychosocial, process, and cost outcomes among adults with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes (T1D) who are experiencing significant diabetes-related emotional distress and poor glycemic control in a real world, healthcare environment.

Conditions

Type 1 Diabetes

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Study overview

This research will compare a psychological intervention ("ACT1VATE") versus diabetes self-management education and support (DSME/S; usual care) in improving clinical, behavioral, psychosocial, process, and cost outcomes among adults with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes (T1D) who are experiencing significant diabetes-related emotional distress and poor glycemic control in a real world, healthcare environment.

ACT1VATE: Addressing Emotional Distress to Improve Outcomes Among Diverse Adults With Type 1 Diabetes

ACT1VATE: Addressing Emotional Distress to Improve Outcomes Among Diverse Adults With Type 1 Diabetes

Condition
Type 1 Diabetes
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

San Diego

Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute, San Diego, California, United States, 92121

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Spanish or English-speaking
  • * Type 1 diabetes
  • * Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) 7.5% - 12.5% in last 90 days
  • * Screen positive for diabetes distress
  • * Severe medical or psychological conditions that would interfere with participation based on the opinion of a provider
  • * Plans to move out of the San Diego area in the next 12 months
  • * Lack of technology capability required to complete online surveys and telemedicine visit

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute,

Addie Fortmann, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

Athena Philis-Tsimikas, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

Study Record Dates

2026-06-30